These pieces refer to the first trigram in the Yi Jing, representing 天(tiān/heaven). They represent aspects of strength, action, creative energy, and the all encompassing energy of the cosmos. In this context, heaven refers to the things beyond our control—time, circumstances, or fate. 

I made these pieces during a season of intense, ongoing violence against the Asian community. This series became about a determination to seek joy and levity, amidst deep sorrow, and I offer them as a prayer of healing for my community. May we continue to create with what 天 offers us.